Chainsaw Man's Opening Is Not From The Anime — It's From Hollywood

Chainsaw Man might look like a usual wild and violent anime at first, but if you’ve paid attention to the opening, you’ll notice something strange and awesome. The intro of Chainsaw Man is not just anime stuff — it’s packed with scenes that look exactly like famous Hollywood movies.

This is not just a coincidence. The opening is actually full of direct references to cult classics and horror films from Hollywood. And once you realize what’s going on, you can’t unsee it. It’s like a fun game of spotting movie easter eggs hidden inside this amazing anime.

Check out our YouTube Short to find out about the Hollywood references in Chainsaw Man's opening.

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Hollywood Is All Over The Chainsaw Man Opening

If you’ve ever watched movies like Pulp Fiction or The Big Lebowski, parts of Chainsaw Man’s opening might feel super familiar. That’s because some shots are almost exactly the same. The intro includes references to more than a dozen movies, like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Reservoir Dogs, No Country for Old Men, and even Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Some fans have gone frame by frame to compare scenes from the anime with scenes from these movies, and they match. From camera angles to character poses, it’s clear these aren’t just random. The creators clearly wanted to pay tribute to some of the most iconic films in movie history.

Fujimoto Is A Huge Movie Nerd — And It Shows

It all makes sense when you remember who’s behind Chainsaw Man. The creator, Tatsuki Fujimoto, has always been open about loving movies. In fact, he often talks about his favorite films in his author notes. Many of the movies shown in the intro are ones he’s talked about before.

So it’s not just the anime staff trying to be cool — it shows Fujimoto’s own tastes. He grew up watching horror and action movies, and you can totally feel that energy in both the manga and the anime. The intro is just one more way of showing how Chainsaw Man mixes Japanese anime with global pop culture.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2022	8.46	MAPPA	Action, Fantasy	Crunchyroll

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